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Obituary of Gladys I. McCanant Beatty
Canton Daily Ledger, July 1990
Gladys I. Beatty
  Canton - Gladys I. Beatty, 83, of 250 S. Main St. died at 6:10 a.m. Friday, July 6, 1990 at Graham Hospital Extended Care Unit. Born May 20, 1907, in Bernadotte, to Joseph and Mary Vale McCanant, she married Gail Beatty on July 14, 1928, in Havana. He survives.
  Also surviving are two daughters, Mildred Tomich and Carol Wade, both of Canton; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, three sisters and one granddaughter.
  She was a member of the Table Grove Presbyterian Church. She worked at the guest house at Buckheart Mine for 18 years, retiring in 1972.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. at Oaks Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Robert K. Holler will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the chapel. Burial will be in High Bridge Cemetery in Dunfermline.
Obituary for J. Robert Beatty
Eagle Publications, January 21, 2003
J. Robert Beatty
  J. Robert Beatty, 81, Avon, died at 12:10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2003, at Methodist Medical Center, Peoria. He was born Jan. 22, 1921, in rural Avon, the son of Joseph and Wilna (Orwig) Beatty.
  He married Martha Becker Sept. 27, 1948, in Reynolds. She survives.
  He is also survived by one son, Charles Beatty, Galesburg; two daughters, Kathy (Gary) Walton, Atlanta, Ga., and Nancy (David) Buschart, Denver, Colo.; five grandchildren; and one sister, Barbara Pershing, Cedar Falls, Iowa.
  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother and one son.
  He graduated with a bachelor of science degree in agriculture from Western Illinois University. He served nine years on the board of directors and four years as president of the Poland China Record Association. He had served 20 years on the Land of Lincoln Purebred Livestock Breeders Association board and was president for two years. He was instrumental in the organization of the National and Illinois Pork Producers associations, National Pork Check-Off Program and National Pork Producers Conference. He had the oldest swine herd on the same farm within the same family in the United States.
  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, 2003, at Martin-Hollis Funeral Home, with the Rev. David Buschart officiating. Visitation will be from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, 2003, at the funeral home, where friends may call after 2 p.m.
  Cremation rites will be accorded following the service. Burial of ashes will be at a later date.
  Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.
Obituary of Wilna E. Orwig Beatty
Canton Daily Ledger, October 1984
Wilna E. Beatty
  Avon - Wilna E. Beatty, 92, formerly of Avon, died at 10:25 a.m. Friday, Oct. 26, 1984 at her home at Wesley Village Retirement Center in Macomb.
  She was born Jan. 2, 1892, in McDonough County, the daughter of Charles and Eva (Merrill) Orwig. She married Joseph W. Beatty on April 6, 1920 in Fulton County. He died Feb. 2, 1955.
  Survivors include one daughter, Barbara Pershing of Cedar Falls, IA; two sons, Donald Beatty of Springfield, IL and J. Robert Beatty of Avon; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Gladys Calhoun of Galesburg, Fern Calhoun of Bushnell and Alma Enderli of Fairbury; two brothers, Merle Orwig of Galesburg and Spafford Orwig of Indianapolis, IN.
  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two great-grandchildren.
  She taught school before marrying and later, she and her husband farmed for 35 years south of Avon. She was a member of the Carnegie Mutual Club, McDonough County Home Extension and the Prairie City Presbyterian Church.
  Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Martin-Hollis Funeral Home in Bushnell. Entombment will be at the Bushnell Mausoleum. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Saturday and family visitation will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday.
Obituary of Birdie Sarah Martin Beaty
died: March 31, 1963
Canton Daily Ledger, April 1963
Mrs. Birdie Beaty
  Mrs. Birdie S. Beaty, 78, of Rt. 1, Astoria, died at 1:20 p.m. Sunday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Maxine Haney, near Colchester. Mrs. Beaty had been in ill health for 14 months.
  A daughter of Manning and Catherine (Porter) Martin, she was born Dec. 9, 1884, in Kerton Township, Fulton County, and attended schools in Fulton County. For the last 55 years she had lived in Woodland Township. On Sept. 6, 1903, she was married to Frank G. Beaty, who preceded her in death in 1946.
  Surviving are two sons, Fay Beaty of Astoria and Dwight Beaty of Avon; and three daughters, Mrs. Ferne Schisler, Astoria; Mrs. Ethel Thompson, Adair; Mrs. Maxine Haney, Colchester.
Obituary of Dwight Willard Beaty
died: May 4, 1981
Canton Daily Ledger, May 1981
Dwight W. Beaty
  Dwight W. Beaty, 67, of Oneida, formerly of the Checkrow Community, died at 9 p.m. Monday at St. Francis Hospital in Blue Island.
  He was the retired general manager of the Oneida Implement Co. He attended school in Fulton and graduated from Astoria High School. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and farmed in the Checkrow community from 1939 to 1970.
  He was born in Fulton County on Aug. 1, 1913, a son of Frank and Birdie (Martin) Beaty. He married Eileen Cadwalader in LaSalle on Oct., 27, 1934. She survives.
  Other survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Opal Maple of Lindenhurst; two sons, Harold of Park Forest South and Frank of Pontiac; six grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Fay of Astoria; and two sisters, Mrs. Fern Schisler of Astoria and Mrs. Maxine Haney of Colchester.
  Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Checkrow Community Church. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Wednesday. The family will meet friends Wednesday evening from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Martin-Hollis Funeral Home in Bushnell and one hour prior to services at the church. Memorials may be made to the Checkrow Church, Bethel Church or Wycliffe Bible Translators.
Obituary of Eileen C. Cadwalader Beaty
Canton Daily Ledger, May 1999
Eileen C. Beaty
  Oneida - Eileen C. Beaty, 82, of Oneida, died at 11:50 a.m. Tuesday, May 25, 1999, at Heartland Health Care Center in Galesburg.
  Born Sept. 30, 1916, at Orion Township, Fulton County, the daughter of Roscoe and Vera (Linn) Cadwalader, she married Dwight W. Beaty on Oct. 31, 1934, in LaSalle, IL. He died May 4, 1981. She also was preceded in death by one son, Harold Beaty.
  Survivors include one son, Rev. Frank Beaty of Burlington, IA; one daughter, Opal Maple of Galesburg; eight grandchildren and 25 grandchildren.
  She was a 1934 graduate of Canton High School. She and her husband farmed in the Checkrow community for over 30 years. They were instrumental in starting the Checkrow Community Church. In 1970, they moved to Oneida. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Galesburg where she was a Sunday School teacher, deaconess, member of its Shining Lights Circle, and on the missions committee. She was past president of Oneida Women's Club and a member of Oneida Senior Citizens, Bethel Church Hilltoppers and Rebecca Parke Chapter of DAR.
  Services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Bethel Baptist Church, the Rev. Kirk Kendall, Rev. Lee Johnson and Rev. Frank Beaty officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. There will be committal services at 3 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery in Canton. Memorial may be made to her church or Galesburg Rescue Mission.

Eagle Publications, June 3, 1999
Eileen C. Beaty
  Eileen C. Beaty, age 82, of Oneida, passed away at 11:50 a.m. Tuesday, Mary 25, 1999 in Heartland Health Care Center, Galesburg.
  She was born September 30, 1916, in Orion Township, Fulton County, the daughter of Roscoe and Vera Linn Cadwalader.
  She married Dwight W. Beaty on October 27, 1934, in LaSalle. He passed away May 4, 1981.
  Surviving are one son, the Rev. Frank Beaty, Burlington, Iowa; one daughter, Opal Maple, Galesburg; eight grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.
  She was preceded in death by her parents and by one son, Harold Beaty.
  She was graduated from Canton High School in 1934.
  She and her husband farmed in the Checkrow Community near Avon for more than 30 years. They were instrumental in founding Checkrow Community Church. They moved to Oneida in 1970
  She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Galesburg, where she was a Sunday school teacher, deaconess and a member of the Shining Light Circle and missions committees. She was a member and past president of the Oneida Women’s Club, and a member of the Oneida Senior Citizens, Bethel Church Hilltoppers and Rebecca Parke Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
  Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Friday in Bethel Baptist Church, Galesburg with the Revs. Kirk Kendall, Lee Johnson and Frank Beaty officiating.
  Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery, Canton.
  Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Home, Galesburg was in charge of the arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Church and to the Galesburg Rescue Mission and Women’s Shelter.
Obituary of Elinor E. Heffren Beaty
Canton Daily Ledger, October 1984
Elinor E. Beaty
  Lewistown - Elinor E. Beaty, 75, of 403 S. Main, also a resident of Country Manor Sheltered Care Home in Pekin, died at 2:55 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, 1984, at St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria where she had been a patient for two weeks.
  She was born Sept. 16, 1909, in Waterford Township, the daughter of John F. And Mary Eva (Mann) Heffren. She married Raymond C. Beaty on March 11, 1957, in Springfield. He died Sept. 29, 1980.
  Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Patricia Hranka of Pekin; two stepsons, Raymond C. Beaty Jr. of New York, NY and Gene Allen Beaty of Detroit, MI; 10 grandchildren; four step grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Paul Heffren and John Heffren, both of Lewistown; two sisters; Mrs. Margaret Davis of Bushnell and Mrs. Maralee Bowman of Joliet; and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by two sisters.
  Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Henry Memorial Home, the Rev. Robert O'Connor officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the memorial home. Burial will be in Waterford Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Illinois Lung Association.
Obituary of Fay M. Beaty
Canton Daily Ledger, August 1985
Fay M. Beaty
  Astoria - Fay M. Beaty, 77, of Astoria, died at 12:25 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, 1985 at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  He was born April 21, 1908, in Summum, the son of Frank and Birdie (Martin) Beaty. He married Vada M. Hall Dec. 31, 1925, in Virginia, IL. She died Sept. 29, 1968. He married Gladys Davis in 1971. She survives.
  Other survivors include one son, Earl Beaty of Florissant, MO; three daughters, Mrs. Syble McCrary of Winston, GA; Mrs. Addie Olson of Richland, IA; and Mrs. Elizabeth Pollitt of Canton; several step-grandchildren, 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. Ferne Schisler of Astoria and Mrs. Maxine Haney of Colchester.
  He was preceded in death by one daughter, one brother and one sister.
  He was a retired farmer and a member of the Summum Christian Church. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Summum Christian Church, the Rev. Roger Koster officiating Visitation will be 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria. Burial will be in Summum Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Summum Christian Church.
Death and Obituary of Frank Guy Beaty
died: August 08, 1946
Argus Searchlight, Wed., August 14, 1946, page 1
Woodland Twp. Farmer Ends Life By Hanging
Lifeless body of Frank Beaty found Thursday hanging in hay mow
  This community was terribly shocked Thursday when news spread that Frank G. Beaty, a prominent, highly respected, life-long resident of Woodland township and committed suicide by hanging himself in the barn at his home one and a fourth miles east of Summum, Thursday, afternoon of last week.
  Mr. Beaty had been in poor health for several years following a paralytic stroke and it is said that he had indicated at times that he might end his life. Thursday after the noon meal, Mr. and Mrs. Beaty laid down a rest as was their custom. Mrs. Beaty woke up at around 4 o'clock, finding that her husband had gone. She immediately began a search for him. Around five o'clock she found his lifeless body hanging in the hay mow of the barn. Neighbors were notified and it was found he had taken the step-ladder up in the mow to stand on; that he had placed the heavy large rope around his neck and stepped off the ladder.
  By permission of the coroner Dr. C. Lester Lambert, the body was removed by Cline Horton, undertaker, and to his establishment, where an inquest was held at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon with a jury composed of T. W. Everitt, foreman, A. N. Price, Dr. A. E. Clark, Chas. Blemler, S. E. Oehler, and Allen Blue. Two witnesses were examined, being Fay Beaty, a son, and Russel Thompson, a neighbor. The verdict was to the effect that Frank G. Beaty had come to his death by hanging himself, with suicidal intent.
  Mr. Beaty was born May 2, 1883 in Kerton township, a son of Daniel and Mary (Ralston) Beaty. He spent practically all of his life as a farmer near Summum. He was an industrious, honest, honorable citizen and possessed many friends who sincerely regret his rash act, which ended his life. Mr. Beaty united with the Christian church at Ipava in 1905. He was chairman of the church board for 23 years and was a faithful attendant at church and at Sunday School when his health permitted.
  Survivors include his widow, the former Miss Birdie Martin, to whom he was married on Sept. 6, 1903; three daughters, Mrs. Ferne Schisler, Summum; Mrs. Ethel Thompson, Lewistown; Mrs. Maxine Haney of Vermont; two sons, Fay M. Beaty of Summum, and Dwight Beaty of Avon; also 14 grandchildren and one brother, Hiram Beaty, of Astoria.
  Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Christian church in Summum, conducted by Rev. Fred Thompson. Burial in Summum cemetery.
Obituary of Harold Leroy Beaty
died: November 26, 1989
McDonough Democrat, Bushnell, IL., Monday, Nov. 30, 1989
Harold Leroy Beaty
  Huntington Beach, Ca. - Harold Leroy Beaty, 50, formerly of rural Avon, IL. died at 3:35 a.m. Sunday at University Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN. of complications from diabetes of which he has suffer in recent years.
  Born May 16, 1939, in Fulton County, the son of Dwight W. and Eileen (Cadwalader) Beaty, he married Ellen Wright on July 11, 1959 in Oak Park, IL. She survives.
  Other survivors include his mother of Oneida, two sons, David of Costa Mesa, Ca. and Daniel of Duncanville, TX.; one daughter, Mrs. James (Deborah) Bergthold of Milwaukee, Wi.; one brother, Frank of Pontiac, IL. and one sister, Opal Maple of Galesburg, IL.; two grandchildren.
  He was preceeded in death by his father and grandparents.
  He was a 1958 graduate of Bushnell-Prairie City High School and of Moody Bible Institute and Governors State University. He and his wife have served with Wycliffe Bible Translators in Huntingbeach, Ca. since 1960, including 12 years in Peru, South America and four years in Columbia, South America. And, most recently he served as treasurer and CPA at Wycliffe. In 1988, he was recognized as Manager of the Year by the Christian Management Association. He was a member of the Huntington Beach Evangelical Free Church where he served as chairman of the Elder Board.
  Memorial services are pending and will be held at Bethel Baptist Church, Academy and Fremont Streets, in Galesburg. Memorials may be made to Wycliffe Bible Translators, Huntington Beach, Ca.
Obituary of Mary Eugena Ralston Beaty
Astoria Argus Searchlight, Wed. Oct 26, 1927.
Sketch of Line of Summum Lady Who Died Oct. 16
  Mary Eugena Ralston, daughter of Andrew Jackson Ralston, was born Feb. 1, 1851, in Kerton Township, Fulton Co., IL., and fell asleep at the home of her son, Frank Beaty, Sunday evening, Oct. 16, 1927, after a few hours of serious illness, at the age of 78 years, 8 months and 16 days.
  On Nov. 27, 1870, at the home of her parents, she was united in marriage to Daniel C. Beaty. The ceremony of marriage being performed by Abraham Tippy. To this union seven children were born: Lilly Belle Beaty Moslander, of Maysville, Ark, Frank Beaty of Astoria, and Hiriam Beaty of Cuba. Charlie, Eddie and Clayton Beaty and an infant son preceeded their mother to the beyond. Her husband preceeded her to the mystic beyond in 1920.
  Mrs. Beaty grew to womanhood on her father's farm in Kerton Township in the early pioneer days, at a time when it was necessary that every one endure hardships that the new country might be built up and the wilderness cleared away. Her mother died at an early age and it fell to her lot to help rear a large family, which was no easy task in those days as nearly all clothing was made by hand.
  Shortly after her marriage to Daniel C. Beaty they made a pioneer trip to Southern Kansas, where they lived for 2 years. After which they returned to Illinois and settled on a farm seven miles northeast of Astoria, where she lived until about a year ago, when she went to live with her son Frank just across the road from the home farm.
  A half century ago, Mrs. Beaty was converted under the preaching of Dr. Breeden and united with the Summum Christian Church in 1877. From that time to the day of her death she lived a consistent Christian life and never tired of doing good to others. She insisted on having a part in the rebuilding of the present beautiful church edifice at Summum.
  Here was a lovable character and sweet, tender and loving disposition; it is not known that she ever had an enemy throughout her long and useful life. Mrs. Beaty will not only be greatly missed in her family circle of relatives and close friends but by the entire community in which she lived and labored so faithfully for so many years. She has indeed made the world the better for the having lived in it. Life's race well run, Life's work well done, Life's crown well won, Mother now rests.
  She leaves to mourn her departure after a well spent life, two sons, Frank and Hiram, one daughter, Mrs. Lillie Moslander, ten grandchildren, five great grandchildren, one brother, A. J. Ralstin of Canton, three sisters, Mrs. Cassie Orr of Wichita, Kansas, Mrs. Lueita Punneo of Porterville, Calif., and Mrs. John Arnold of Astoria.
  The funeral services were conducted at the Christian Church in Summum on Wednesday afternoon at 1:30, conducted by Rev. L. A. Cross? of Decatur. The remains were tenderly laid to rest beside that of her beloved husband in the Hickory Cemetery.
  Note: Her husband is Daniel Conner Beaty.
Obituary for  Benton "Jiggs" William Burton
Eagle Publications, September 20, 2001
Benton William "Jiggs" Burton
  Benton William "Jiggs" Burton, 85, of the Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Mt. Sterling, formerly of Carthage and Plymouth, Ill. passed away at 6:15 a.m. Friday, September 14, 2001 in the home.
  He was born on October 30, 1915 near Bentley, Ill. the son of William Cornelius and Isabell (Stockwell) Burton. He was married to Dorothy M. Stolp on February 14, 1940 in Kahoka, Mo. She preceded him is death on December 16, 1987.
  He was a retired truck driver for Bilderback Trucking of Carthage for many years. He enjoyed going to flea markets and fishing.
  Survivors are: one daughter, Mrs. Don (Dorothy) McGowan of Rushville, Ill.; two sons, Bill Burton of Augusta, Ill. and Jim Burton of Vancouver, Wash.; ten grandchildren, Donnie, Billy, Sara and Joey McGowen, Missy Lerch, Chris, Corey, Jamie and Lori Burton, Heidi Blodgett; ten great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, four step-greatgrandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by a son, Loren, a daughter, Mildred, two brothers, Glenn and Bubba Burton, a sister, Daisy Huls and four great-grandchildren.
  Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, September 17, 2001 in the Hamilton Funeral Home in Plymouth, Ill. with Rev. Rick Colbert officiating. Private Inurnment was held at St. Mary's Cemetery at a later date. Visitation were held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Plymouth. Memorials may be made to the Heritage Manor Nursing Home or Cass-Schuyler Hospice.
Obituary for Andrew B. Butcher I
Eagle Publications, September 15, 2005
Andrew B. Butcher
  Andrew B. Butcher, 86, Macomb, formerly of Colchester, died at 5:32 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 4, 2005, at Wesley Village Health Care, Macomb.
  He was born Feb. 22, 1919, in Industry, the son of Charles Ross and Anna May (Eddington) Butcher. He married Betty Aileen Rodgers, Nov. 17, 1946, in Roseville. She survives.
  He is also survived by three sons, Andrew B. II (Marian ) Butcher, Winnebago, Steven A. (Patti) Butcher, Pinellas Park, Fla., and Matthew S. (Karen) Butcher, Bradenton, Fla; four grandchildren, Jennifer (Herb) Adams, Jonathan (Shana) Butcher, Sally (Ralph) Wilson and Justin Butcher; one great-grandchild, Kelsey Butcher; and one brother, Clair Butcher, Macomb.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters and two brothers.
  He graduated from Industry High School and from Officers candidate School in the Army-Air Force where he served as a second lieutenant navigator on B-24's in World War II. He operated Butcher's Conoco Service Station in Colchester for over 20 years. He later worked for the city of Colchester, Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Pioneer seed Company and for McDonough County as a Tax Assessor.
  He was a volunteer fireman and Alderman for the city of Colchester, Attended the Colchester Methodist Church and served several years as its treasurer. He enjoyed raising bird dogs, quail hunting, golf and gardening. He was a member of bird dogs.
  Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, 2005, at Jones Mortuary, Colchester, with the Rev. David E. Bigley officiating.
  Cremation Rites have been accorded.
  Friends may call at the Jones Mortuary after 9 a.m. Sunday till time of services.
  A graveside Military Service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 19, 2005, at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Macomb, with Military Services by the American Legion Post 6 and V.F.W. Post 1921.
  Memorials may be made to McDonough District Hospital Hospice or the Alzheimer's association.
Obituary for Leo Chockley
Eagle Publications, July 12, 2001
Leo Chockley
  Leo Chockley, 80, of rural Industry, died at 11 p.m. Wednesday, July 4, 2001, at McDonough District Hospital. He was born Oct. 15, 1920, in Scotland Township, McDonough County, to Hearl and Ruth Elston Chockley. He married Ruby Quesenberry June 10, 1940, in Paris, Mo. She died Feb. 7, 2000.
  He is survived by three daughters, Marjorie (Larry) Snowden, Farmington, Norma (Russell) Hudson, Mt. Joy, Pa., and Diana (Jim) Kuehn, Evansville, Ind.; one son, Larry (Kathy) Chockley, Fort Myers, Fla.; three sisters, Lorraine Frye, California; Dorcus (Bill) Kramer, LaPrairie, and Nancy Perry, Augusta; one brother, Herbert (Eva) Chockley, Augusta; 14 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by one son, Robert Lee Chockley.
  He lived in the Industry area most of his life, where he farmed. He was a member of the Rushville Assembly of God Church.
  Funeral services were held Saturday, July 7, 2001, at the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb, with the Rev. Patsy Spratt officiating. Burial was in the Industry Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Augusta Assembly of God Church or the charity of the donor's choice.
Obituary for Virgil A. France
Eagle Publications, March 8, 2001
Virgil A. France
  Virgil A. France, 87, Industry, died at 2:45 p.m. Saturday, March 10, 2001, at McDonough District Hospital.
  He was born July 20, 1913, in Vermont to Earnest and Chloe Stone France. He married Geraldine Hughes on Aug, 9, 1933, in Canton. She survives.
  Also surviving are three sons, Bob (Gladys) of Industry, Phillip (Judy) of Orlando, Fla., and Marlin (Elaine) of Macomb; two daughters, Sue (Ron) Hay, of Knoxville, Tenn., and Linda (Allen) Robinson of Palmyra, Mo.; one brother, Merle, of Tennessee; five sisters, Jean Heavenridge, Henrico, N.C., Dorothy Knight, Quincy, Wilma Bassett, Macomb, Phyllis Martin, Vermont, and Ilene Rogers, Canton; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, one infant daughter, one brother, Charles, and one sister, Vera Markley.
  Virgil lived in the Vermont and Industry areas all of his life. He farmed for many years. After retirement, he worked in the maintenance department at the Everly House and drove a school bus for the Macomb School District.
  He was a member and served as deacon of Calvary Baptist Church in Macomb and served on the school board of the Calvary Christian Academy, in which he held great interest. He so much enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
  Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 14, 2001, at the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb, with the Rev. Randall Whitmire officiating. Burial was in Vermont Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Calvary Christian Academy.
Obituary of Margaret Evelyn Kepple Masterson
Galesburg Register Mail, April 16, 2004
Eagle Publications, April 22, 2004
Margaret Masterson
  Margaret Masterson, 73, London Mills, died at 3:30 a.m. Thursday, April 15, 2004, in OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
  She was born Oct. 17, 1930, in Avon, the daughter of Russell and Neola (Gossard) Kepple. She married Thomas Masterson June 29, 1948, in Abingdon. He survives.
  She is also survived by one brother, Harold Kepple, Galesburg; and two sisters, Mary Lindsey, Abingdon, and Beverly Parker, Mansfield, Mo.
  She lived in Avon, Abingdon and in London Mills since 1949.
  She worked at Blue Bell, Gale Products and Abingdon Nursing Home.
  Cremation was accorded. Services will be held later.
  Memorials may be made to the London Mills Fire Department and Ambulance Service.
  Corman Memorial Home, London Mills, was in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to the London Mills Fire Department and Ambulance Service.
  Note: See husband, Thomas "Peasel" Eldon Masterson's obit.
Obituary of Thomas "Peasel" Eldon Masterson
Canton Dailey Ledger, Friday, January 7, 2005
Thomas Masterson
  London Mills - Thomas Eldon "Peasel" Masterson, 77, of London Mills, died at 11:20 p.m. Wednesday (January 5, 2005) at St. Mary's Medical Center in Galesburg.
  Born January 6, 1927, in Berwick , the son of Michael Hugh and Estella Mae (Schisler ) Masterson, he married Margaret E. Knepple on June 29, 1948, in Abington. She died April 15, 2004.
  He was also preceded in death by his parents.
  Survivors include one brother, Roy Duane Masterson of Preston, Minn.; four sisters, Dorothy Johnson, Mrs. Vic (Nancy) Riney and Mrs. Butch (Kathryn) Butler, all of London Mills, and Mrs. Pat (Donna) Kidwell of Knoxville; and several nephews and nieces.
  He was born in the Berwick area and had lived most of his life in the London Mills community. He served inthe United States Army during World War II, as a medium tank crewman. He owned and operated Tom's Auto Repair in London Mills.
  Combined services for Thomas Eldon "Peasel" Masterson and his wife Margaret E. Masterson, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 15, at Corman Memorial Home in London Mills, the Rev. John Simpson officating. There will be no visitation.
  Memorials may be made to the London Mills Ambulance Service

Eagle Publications, January 18, 2005
Thomas Eldon "Peasel" Masterson
  Thomas Eldon "Peasel" Masterson, 77, London Mills, died at 11:20 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg.
  He was born Jan. 6, 1927, in Berwick, the son of Michael Hugh and Estella Mae (Schisler) Masterson. He married Margaret E. Kepple June 29, 1948, in Abingdon. She preceded him in death April 15, 2004.
  He is survived by one brother, Roy Masterson, Preston, Minn.; four sisters, Dorothy Johnson, Nancy (Vic) Riney and Kathryn (Butch) Butler, all of London Mills, and Donna (Pat) Kidwell, Knoxville.
  He was a World War II Army veteran, serving as a medium tank crewman.
  He owned and operated Tom's Auto Repair.
  Memorial services for he and his wife were Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at Corman Memorial Home, London Mills, with the Rev. John Simpson officiating.
  Cremation was accorded.
  Memorials may be made to London Mills Ambulance Service.
  Note: See wife, Margaret Evelyn Kepple Masterson's obit
Obituary for Bennett G. Morgan
Eagle Publications, September 20, 2001
Bennett G. Morgan
  Bennett G. Morgan, 89, of Rushville, died at 7:10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  Born Jan. 19, 1912, in Schuyler County, the son of the late Gilbert and Pearl (Shupe) Morgan. He married Alma Strong on Dec. 25, 1934, in Rushville; she survives.
  Also surviving are: one daughter, Marguerite Michel, Clinton; three grandchildren, Lorie (Larry) Pate, Rona Taylor and Toni Michel; four great-grandchildren, Lauren, Lorielle and Lawrence Pate, and LeVai Michel; two brothers, Russel (Eleanor) Morgan, San Antonio, Texas, and Kenneth (Jean) Morgan, Macomb; and two sisters, Mary Ewing, Lombard, and Wilma Mercer, North Ridge, Calif. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Vail Morgan.
  He worked for Bartlow and Mickleberry's in Rushville for 10 years. For 30 years, he operated his own dairy delivery route for Sealtest, retiring in 1974.
  He was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), where he served as an elder, deacon, financial secretary, trustee, committee member and as a member of Christian Men's Fellowship(CMF). He was also past president of Rushville Rotary Club.
  Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 17, 2001, at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), with Dr. R. Ambrose Stump officiating. Burial followed in the Rushville City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Building Fund.
  Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel in Rushville was in charge of arrangements.
Obituary for Serece JoAnn Snyder Clark Nelson
Eagle Publications, July 27, 2000
Serece JoAnn Nelson
  Mrs. Serece JoAnn Nelson, 65, of Sierra Vista, Ariz., a former Macomb resident, died Tuesday July, 18, 2000, at 9:29 a.m. at her residence.
  She was born November 2, 1934, in Macomb, Ill., the daughter of Francis and Vera Kennedy Snyder and they survive in Macomb. Also surviving are one son, Danny Clark of Macomb, Ill; three daughters: Susan Woosley of Topeka, Kans., Maxine Nelson of Sierra Vista, Ariz., Penny Snow of Hutchinson, Kans.; ten grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
  She worked for Wal-Mart Corp. in Arizona where she was manager of various departments. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Sierra Vista.
  Funeral services where Monday at 11 a.m. at Sargent-Worthington Funeral Home and Rev. Lori Harvey officiating and burial in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Memorials can be to the American Cancer Society.
Obituary for Helen Lucille Snyder Peterson
Eagle Publications, May 30, 2003
Helen Lucille Snyder Peterson
  Helen Lucille Snyder Peterson, 84, Rushville, formerly of Brooklyn, died at 9 p.m., Monday, May 26, 2003, at Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home, Rushville, with her niece, Ellen Frey, at her side.
  Services were held Thursday, May 29, 2003, at the Wood-Roby Funeral Chapel, Rushville. Burial followed in Camden West Cemetery, Camden.
  Memorials may be given to the Cass Schuyler Area Hospice or Snyder's Vaughn-Haven Nursing Home, Rushville.
  Note: Her husband was Benjamin Peterson
Obituary of Melvin L. Phalen
Canton Daily Ledger, March 1983
Melvin L. Phalen
  Havana - Melvin L. Phalen, 79, of Rural Route, Havana, died at 1 p.m., Wed., Mar. 9, 1983 in Graham Hospital.
  Born Dec. 24, 1903, in Fulton County, he was the son of John and Effie J. (Beaty) Phalen. He married Clela G. Welker on Dec. 17, 1923, in Havana. She survives.
  Also surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Junior (Elaine) Scott and Mrs. Donald (Maxine) Lindsey both of Canton; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and his sister Mary Putman of Canton. One son, one daughter and one sister died earlier.
  He retired in 1966 from the International Harvester Co. After 33 years of service. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, Moose Lodge 784 and Eagles Lodge 580, all of Canton.
  Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church with the Rev. Thomas Coughlin officiating. Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday in Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home where the rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Burial will be in White Chapel Memory Gardens.
Obituary for Charles F. Pittman
Eagle Publications, April 12, 2005
Charles F. Pittman
  Charles F. Pittman, 77, Astoria, died Saturday, April 9, 2005, at 7:04 a.m. at his residence.
  He was born Dec. 10, 1927, in Smithfield, the son of Arthur J. and Leta F. (Meiler) Pittman. He married Roxie F. Parsons Aug. 11, 1950, in Eureka. She survives.
  He is survived by one son, Dale (Linda) Pittman, Astoria; two daughters, Camilla (Ronald) Southerd, Astoria and Roxanna (Dan) Cole, Elkhart, Ind.; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Richard Pittman, Colchester and Robert (Marianne) Pittman, Blacksburg, Va.; three sisters, Maralea (Phillip) Kessler, League City, Texas and Elizabeth (Ethan) Gramm, Orlando, Fla.; and Barbara Miller, Astoria.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Howard and Arthur (Jack).
  He was an Army veteran in the Korean War from 1950-52, serving in HG CO 3rd RN BN 34th INF REG T with the rank of SGT (T).
  He was a graduate of Cuba High School in 1946, employed by Alexander Lumber Co., Astoria, for 16 years, retiring in 1999. He was a Woodland Township trustee and a lifelong farmer.
  He was a charter member of both the Smithfield Church of the Nazarene and the Astoria Church of the Nazarene.
  Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2005, at Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria, with the Rev. Dan Cole officiating. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. April 12 at the Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria. Internment will be in Woodland Cemetery, Astoria, with full military honors conducted by the Astoria American Legion Post #25.
  Memorials may be made to the Astoria Church of the Nazarene.
Obituary of Mary H. Phalen Johnson Putman
unknown paper, April 1987
Mary H. Putman
  Canton - Mary H. Putman, 89, of 411 W. Maple St., died at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 1987, at Graham Hospital. She was born March 15, 1898, in Enion, the daughter of John and Effie (Beaty) Phalen. She first married Marion D. Johnson April 13, 1929, in Pekin. He died May 30, 1972. She then married Glenn Putman May 13, 1976, in Canton. He died Oct. 29, 1985.
  Survivors include two stepsons, Dean Putman Sr. and Paul Putman both of Canton; two step-daughters, Margaret Wright of Mesa, AZ and Phyllis Wake of Peoria; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by two sons, one brother, and one sister.
  She attended Lewistown United Methodist Church. She was a member and past president of Eagles Lodge 580 and a member of the VFW Auxiliary 1984.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Murphy-Sedgwick Memorial Home, the Rev. Virgil Juliot officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services at the memorial home. Burial will be in Zion Cemetery.
Obituary for Richard R. Rittenhouse
Eagle Publications, August 23, 2001
Richard R. Rittenhouse
  Richard R. Rittenhouse, 78, Tennessee, died at 1:03 a.m. Monday, Aug. 20, 2001, at his residence. He was born Oct. 27, 1922, in Mt. Sterling, the son of William Elmer and Halcyon Logan Rittenhouse. He married Opal O. Ostrander May 24, 1969, in Macomb. She survives.
  He is also survived by two stepsons, Raymond (May) Ostrander, Augusta, and Richard (Carolyn) Miller, Colchester; one stepdaughter, Diana (Jim) Mason, Eldorado, Ark.; seven stepgrandchildren; 15 stepgreat-grandchildren; three brothers, Gene Rittenhouse, Tennessee, Robert Rittenhouse, Macomb, and Jack Rittenhouse, Macomb; and one sister, Virginia Rittenhouse, Macomb. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Cecil, Herschel and Hiram Rittenhouse; and two sisters, Opal Spires and Irene Miller.
  He served in the Army during World War II. He worked at King Seeley Thermos for 32 years. He was an avid bowler and was a member of VFW Post 1921.
  Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23, 2001, at Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 24, 2001, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Ron Green officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to the McDonough District Hospital Hospice Program.
Obituary for A. Eileen Young Russell
Eagle Publications, October 25, 2001
A. Eileen Russell
  A. Eileen (Young) Russell, 87, of Wesley Village, Macomb, formerly of Industry, died at 2:31 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 21, 2001, at McDonough District Hospital.
  She was born Nov. 21, 1913, in Industry Township, McDonough County, the daughter of Edward and Anna Standard Young. She married Glenn Russell Aug. 18, 1934, in Industry. He died Nov. 21, 1999.
  She is survived by one son, Richard (Jane) Russell, Industry; a daughter-in-law, Donna Russell, Indian Head Park; six grandchildren, Marcy (Rodd) King, Plano, Texas, Linda (Dan) O’Neill, Macomb, Julie (Mike) Benstent, Willow Springs, Todd Russell, Macomb, Chad (Dorvca) Russell, Adair, and Dr. Eric (Yvonne) Russell, Quincy; 14 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Gerald (Virginia) Young, Galva, and Lyle (Mary) Young, Bushnell; one sister, Betty (John) Adair, Macomb; and several nieces and nephews.
  In addition to her husband and her parents, she was also preceded in death by one son, Rodney Russell; one great-grandson, Cody Russell; one brother, Cleone Young; one sister, Illa Price; and one nephew, Edward Young.
  She lived all of her married life on a farm in Eldorado Township, moving to Industry after Glenn retired from farming. Before her marriage she worked as a switchboard operator in Industry. After her sons were married she worked at Blue Bell sewing factory in Bushnell and at Western Illinois University. She was a member of the Industry Order of Eastern Star and the West Prairie Church.
  Her entire life was devoted to her husband and family. She helped out on the farm. She enjoyed camping, square dancing, horses and grandchildren's activities.
  Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2001, at the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home, with Marshall Litchfield officiating. Burial was in the Vance Cemetery, east of Industry.
  Memorials may be made to either Wesley Village or the Vance Cemetery.
Obituary for Amy Louise Schisler
Avon Sentinel, March 10, 2005
Amy L. Schisler
  Amy L. Schisler, Burlington, Iowa, and formerly of Roseville, died at 4 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2005, at her home.
  She was born Nov. 21, 1971, in Monmouth, the daughter of Larry G. And Barbara (Bass) Schisler.
  She is survived by James Byers, Burlington, with whom she made her home; her mother, Barbara Cox, Paducah, Ken.; two brothers, Bryan Schisler and Brent Schisler, both of Burlington; and one sister, Angela Schisler, Stronghurst.
  She was preceded in death by her father.
  There will be no services, but visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. At Corman Memorial Home, Roseville. Private burial will be held later.
Obituary of Anita "Ferne" Ferne Beaty Schisler
Canton Daily Ledger, December 1985
Ferne Schisler
  Astoria - Ferne Schisler, 81, of rural Astoria, died at 12:25 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 1985, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital, Rushville.
  She was born June 6, 1904, in Woodland Township, the daughter of Frank and Birdie (Martin) Beaty. She married Carl Schisler, Sept. 5, 1925, in Macomb. He died Jan. 29, 1981.
  Survivors include four daughters; Mrs. Melba Collins of rural Frederick, Mrs. Bessie Pempek of Springfield, Mrs. Nelda Parker of Astoria and Mrs. Carolyn Holloway of Chillicothe; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Maxine Haney of Colchester.
  She was also preceded in death by one grandchild, one sister and two brothers.
  She was a member of the Summum Christian Church. Services were scheduled to be held at 11 a.m. today at Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria, Collis Trone officiating. Burial was to be in Astoria Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Culbertson Memorial Hospital.
Obituary of Bradley Ray Schisler
unknown paper
Schisler Baby Died This Morning
  Bradley Ray Schisler six-day old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schisler of 928 South Fifth Street died at 9:12 o'clock this morning at Monmouth Hospital where he was born May 3.
  Funeral arrangements are pending at the Turnbull Funeral Home.

Bradley Ray Schisler
  Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday at Monmouth Cemetery for Bradley Ray Schisler, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schisler of 928 South Fifth Street, who died Wednesday morning at Monmouth hospital. The Rev. Fahmy Ayoub of the Ninth Avenue U.P. church will officiate.
  The child was born May 3, 1962, at Monmouth hospital to Robert and Joan (Sage) Schisler, who survive, along with five brothers and sisters: Robert, Carol, Jane, Timothy and Genie, and the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Bertha Sage, all of this city, the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Schisler of Swan Creek and a number of other relatives.
Obituary of Cecil "Frog" Dale Schisler
Saturday, January 16, 1988
Cecil Schisler
  Cecil "Dale" Schisler, 61 of Galesburg, died at 8 a.m., Jan. 14, at his residence.
  He was born in Smithshire on Nov. 13, 1927 the son of Pearl and Kathryn Emig Schisler.
  He married Lou Ann Bailey of Macomb.
  He served in the Army and was self-employed as a mechanic.
  He is survived by one daughter, Cynthia Jo Johnson of Galesburg; one son, Monte Dale Schisler of Galesburg; seven brothers, Lewis, Robert "Buck" Schisler of Galesburg, Gerald "Gus" Schisler of Galesburg, Charles "Shot" of Galesburg, William Schisler of Galesburg, Wilbert "Short" Schisler of Galesburg, and Donald "Jake" Schisler of Roseville; three sisters, Mrs. William (Dorothy) Griffen of Rock Island, Mrs. Robert (Betty) Clark of Phoenix, AZ, and Mrs. Wilbur (Marilyn Jo) Johnson of Monmouth; several nieces and nephews.
  Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Monday.
  Friends may call from 3 to 4 Sunday at Hinchliffe-Pearson-West in Galesburg.
  No memorials have been set up.

Monday, January 18, 1988
Cecil Schisler
  Cecil Dale "Frog" Schisler, 60 of Galesburg, died at 8 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, 1988, at his residence.
  He was born in Smithshire on Nov. 13, 1927 the son of Pearl and Kathryn Emig Schisler.
  He married Lou Ann Bailey of Macomb.
  He served in the Army and was self-employed as a mechanic.
  He is survived by one daughter, Cynthia Jo Johnson of Galesburg; one son, Monte Dale Schisler of Galesburg; seven brothers, Lewis, Robert "Buck" Schisler, Gerald "Gus" Schisler all of Monmouth, Charles "Shot" Schisler of Galesburg, William "Bill" Schisler, Wilbert "Short" Schisler and Donald "Jake" Schisler all of Roseville; three sisters, Mrs. William (Dorothy) Griffen of Rock Island, Mrs. Robert (Betty) Clark of Phoenix, Ariz., and Mrs. Wilbur (Marilyn Jo) Johnson of Monmouth; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
  Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Monday.
  No memorials have been set.

Cecil D. Schisler
  Galesburg - Cecil D. Schisler, 60, 2005 Baird Ave., died Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in his home.
  He was born in Smithshire on Nov. 13, 1927.
  Surviving are one son, Monte D. Schiselr, Galesburg, one daughter, Cindy Jo Johnson, Galesburg; seven brothers, Lewis Schisler, William Schisler, Robert Schisler, Wilbert Schisler, Donald Schisler, Charles Schisler and Gerald Schisler all of the Monmouth and Roseville area; three sisters, Dorothy Griffin, Quad Cities area, Betty Clark, Arizona and Marilyn Johnson, Monmouth and three grandchildren.
  He was a U. S. Army veteran and worked as a mechanic for 45 years.
  Graveside service will be Monday at 10 a.m. in Memorial Park Cemetery, the Rev. Kermit Peterson officiating.  Friends may call in Hinchliff-Pearson-West Chapel Sunday from 3 to 4 p.m.
  Memorials may be made to the family.
Obituary of Finis "Slim" L Schisler
unknown paper, Monday, December 10, 1984
Schisler
  Roseville - Finis "Slim" Schisler, 68, of Tennessee, died Thursday evening in his residence.
  He was born April 30, 1916, near Roseville, the son of Henry and Virgie Belville Schisler. He married Mary McGee Aug. 30, 1941, in Kahoka, MO.
  A resident of Roseville until 1944, he moved to Macomb and in 1975 moved to Tennessee. He operated the Schisler Shell Service Station for 15 years.
  He is survived by his wife; two sons, Charles Schisler of Macomb, and Edward Eugene Schisler, of Bettendorf, Iowa; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Herman and Wilbur, both of Tucson, Ariz. and George Schisler of Monmouth; and three sisters, Mrs. John (Irma) Skiles of Industry, Mae Raine of Silvis, and Mrs. Paul (Ollie) Rockhold of Green Rock.
  Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at Clugston Chapel, conducted by Charles Tubbs. Burial will be in the Point Pleasant Cemetery, near Raritan.
  Memorials may be made to the McDonough County Health Center.
Obituary of George "Red" E. Schisler
unknown paper
George E. Schisler
  George Edward Schisler, 72, of 830 North E St., Monmouth, died at 5:45 p.m. Friday, February 16, 1996, at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City, Iowa.
  He was born February 21, 1923, in Swan Township, Warren County, the son of Henry and Verginia (Belville) Schisler. He attended school in the Smithshire area.
  He married Mary M. Kersey on November 27, 1947, in Monmouth.
  George farmed in Kirkwood and Little York from 1950 to 1968. He then moved to Monmouth, where he worked for Wilson Foods, Inc. until retiring in 1986.  He was an active member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Monmouth for 49 years.  He was also a member of the Illinois Farm Bureau and the Marion B. Fletcher Post of the American Legion.
  He served as a P.F.C. in the Marines during World War II.
  Survivors include his wife, Mary M. Schisler of Monmouth; two daughters, Sarah Marshall and Wanda Schisler, both of Monmouth; two sons, Everett Schisler of Kirkwood and Louis Schisler of Ramstein Air Base, Germany; two sisters, Ollie Rockhold of Rock Island and Mae Raine of New Boston; one brother, Herman Schisler of Tucson, Arizona; 12 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister.
  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Church of the Nazarene in Monmouth, with Rev. Sylvanus Carter officiating.
  Burial will be in Warren County Memorial Park Cemetery.
  His family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today, Monday, at Turnbull Funeral Home, Monmouth.
  Memorials may be left to the First Church of the Nazarene in Monmouth.

Funeral Note
George E. Schisler
  George E. "Red" Schisler were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the First Church of the Nazarene in Monmouth, with Rev. Sylvanus Carter officiating.
  Pianist was Betty Melvin. Vocalist was Eric Johnson.
  Interment was in the Warren County Memorial Park Cemetery.
  Serving as pallbearers were Wes Skiles, Mike West, Jason Marshall, Butch Avery, Jess Avery and Stan Fowler.
  Honorary pallbearers were Troy Schisler Arlo Hull. Robert Gerald, Randall Halliburton and Raymond Carrier.
Obituary of Joann Sage Schisler
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Joann Schisler
  Joann Schisler, 65, of 920 North 5th St., Monmouth, died at 7:15 p.m., Saturday, September 16, 1995, at Community Memorial Hospital.
  She was born September 11, 1930, in Monmouth, the daughter of Lewis and Bertha (McGuire) Sage. She was reared in Monmouth, where she attended public schools and graduated from Monmouth High School in 1948.
  She married Robert E. Schisler on October 22, 1949, in Monmouth.
  Joann worked as a mental health technician at Galesburg Research Hospital and later at Zeller Mental Health of Peoria.
  Survivors include two sons, Robert K. Schisler and Timothy Schisler, both of Monmouth; three daughters, Carol Wolf, Jane Perdue and Jeannine Mettler, all of Monmouth; six grandchildren; three sisters, Lois Bell and Vivian Poulson, both of Monmouth. and Hilda Briscoe of Milford, Utah; and two brothers, Wendell Sage of Monmouth and Max Sage of Chicago. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, one sister, one infant son, Bradley, and one infant grandson.
  Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Warren County Memorial Park Cemetery, Monmouth, with Rev. Stafford Weeks officiating.
  Friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday at Turnbull Funeral Home, Monmouth, where the family will be present from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday.
  Memorials may be left to Strom Center in Monmouth.

Joann Schisler
  Graveside services for Joann Schisler were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Warren County Memorial Park Cemetery, with Dr. Stafford Weeks officiating.
  Serving as pallbearers were Jason Wolf, Mark Painter, David Sharp, Mike Sage, John Sage, Matt Johnson, Steve Schisler and George Raymond.
  Turnbull Funeral Home, Monmouth, was in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Linda K. Schisler
unknown paper
Linda Schisler
  Linda K. Schisler, 46, of Galesburg, passed away at 11:22 a.m. Friday, August 1, 1997, in Cottage Hospital, Galesburg.
  She was born June 10, 1951, in Monmouth, the daughter of Wilbert and Betty Willis Schisler.
  She was raised in Swan Creek and gradated from Roseville High School.
  Linda was employed at Gale Products and then later at Maytag Corporation.
  She was a member of the Swan Creek Methodist Church.
  Surviving are her parents of Roseville, her maternal step-grandfather and grandmother, Melvin and Racheal Gammill of Canon, Colorado; her maternal step-grandmother, Eileen Willis of Roseville; one brother, Dave Schisler of Raleigh, North Carolina; one sister, Stacy Scott of Amarillo, Texas; and one nephew, Terry Carr of Lostant.
  Preceding her in death were her paternal grandparents and maternal grandfather.
  Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Monday in Roseville Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Maurice Midgley officiating.
  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Nurses Scholarship Fund or the Swan Creek Methodist Church.
  Corman Memorial Home, Roseville, was in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Mina Louise Shaub Schisler
Eagle Publications, August 25, 2005
Mina L. Schisler
  Mina L. Schisler, 88, Tucson, Ariz., formerly of Roseville, died Sunday, Aug. 14, 2005, at her Tucson home.
  She was born June 1, 1917, in rural Roseville, the daughter of Charles Henry and Minnie Florence (Clark) Shaub. She married Wilbur L. Schisler April 18, 1936 in Peoria. He preceded her in death Aug. 25, 1992.
  She is survived by nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews; one sister, Marguerite V. Shaub, Monmouth; and sisters-in-law Mary Schisler, Monmouth, Mary O. Schisler, Huxley, Iowa, Ollie Rockhold, Rock Island, and Mae-Raines, New Boston.
  In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Russell, Everett, Howard and Dale Shaub; one niece and three nephews.
  She grew up in rural Roseville, received her education in rural schools and attended Roseville High School. Following her marriage the couple resided in Peoria where she was employed at Caterpillar. After moving to Tucson in 1952, she was employed at Hughs Air Craft Company for over 30 years, retiring in 1982.
  A funeral service was held Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005 at South Lawn Mortuary Chapel, Tucson. Burial was in South Lawn Cemetery. 
Obituary of William "Bill" Emig Schisler
unknown paper, Wednesday, December 5, 1990
William Schisler
  Roseville - William "Bill" E. Schisler, 66, of Roseville, died at 1:20 a.m. Wednesday, December 5,
1990, at Community Memorial Hospital, Monmouth.
  He was born June 10, 1924, in Vermont, the son of Pearl and Catheryn Emig Schisler.
  He married Irene Sowers on March 16, 1946, in Macomb.
  He was raised in the Roseville and Swan Creek communities and lived most of his adult life in Roseville.
  He served as the Roseville water superintendent for many years and was a U.S. Army veteran of World
War II, serving in the Pacific Theater.
  He was a member of Lawson Babbitt Post No. 634, the Warren County Conservation Club, the Roseville Chamber of Commerce, the Roseville Fire Department and Roseville United Methodist Church.
  Surviving  are  his  wife  of Roseville; one son, William Lee Schisler of Greenfield, Ind.; one daughter, Sharon Bycroft of Oklahoma City, Okla.; one grandson; one granddaughter, six brothers, Lewis Schisler, Robert Schisler and Gerald Schisler, all of Monmouth, Wilbert  Schisler of Roseville, Donald Schisler of Avon, and Charles Schisler of Galesburg; and three sisters, Mrs.  William  (Dorothy) Griffin of Rock Island, Mrs. Robert (Betty) Clark of Phoenix, AZ., and Mrs. Wilbur (Marilyn Jo) Johnson of
Monmouth.
  Funeral services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. at Corman Memorial Home, Roseville, with Rev. Larry Morcau officiating. Visitation will be held Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the memorial home.
  Burial will be in the Roseville Cemetery, and military rites will be conducted at graveside by Roseville
American Legion Post 614.
  Memorials may be made for the Roseville United Methodist Church Building Fund, or the Roseville
American Legion Nursing Scholarship Fund.

Saturday, December 8, 1990
William Schisler
  Funeral services for William E. "Bill" Schisler were held at 1 p.m. Friday at Corman Memorial Home,
Roseville, with Rev. Larry Moreau officiating.
  Pallbearers were Wilbur Johnson, Robert Schisler, Wilbert Schisler, Donald Schisler, Charles Schisler
and Gerald Schisler.
  Burial was in Roseville Cemetery.
Obituary of George Shawgo
Canton Daily Ledger, November 1985
George Shawgo
  Canton - George Shawgo, 95, of 414 N. First Ave., died at noon Monday, Nov. 25, 1985, at Graham Hospital.
  He was born April 8, 1890, in Summum, the son of William and Lucinda (Cooper) Shawgo. He first married Eva Jones on June 9, 1911. She died in 1924. He then married Cora Beaty on July 14, 1929. She died Jan. 26, 1973. He then married Lucille Johnson on Sept. 7, 1974. She died in 1984.
  Survivors include three sons, Keith Shawgo of Bella Vista, Ark, Delbert Shawgo of Rural Route 1, London Mills, and Charles Shawgo of Rural Route 4, Canton; four daughters, Mrs. Lela Shaw of Rural Route 2, Canton, Mrs. Nelda Brush of Lewistown, Mrs. Thelma Starcevich of Rural Route 4, Canton and Mrs. Wilma Long of Rural Route 5, Canton; 20 grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one brother, Raymond Shawgo of Lewistown.
  He was also preceded in death by three grandchildren, four brothers and one sister.
  He was a member of the Church of the Brethern, Canton; Longview Social Club, Canton and worked as a crossing guard for the city of Canton for 20 years.
  Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Oaks Memorial Chapel, the Rev. Lynn Sifrit officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the chapel. Burial will be in White Chapel Memory Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Church of the Brethern.
Obituary for Carl N. Smith
Eagle Publications, February 11, 1999
Carl Smith
  Carl N. Smith, age 94, of 170 S. West Street, Galesburg, passed away at 12:54 a.m. Friday, January 29, 1999, at OSF St. Mary Medical Center.
  Born June 16, 1904, in Otto to Burton C. and Laura Mae Lancaster Smith, he married Mattie L. Smith on September 21, 1922, in Astoria. She died January 2, 1946. He married Gladys Brown. She preceded him in death.
  Two sons, Carl and Leland, two sisters and two grandchildren also preceded him in death.
  Surviving are three daughters, Donna Moore of Peoria, Maxine Homer of Abingdon and Margery Albin of Galesburg; one son, Loren of Peoria Heights; one brother, Everett of Keokuk, Iowa; one sister, Clara Crocker of Burlington, Iowa; 17 grandchildren; 40 great grandchildren; and 18 great-great grandchildren.
  He was a farmer in west-central Illinois and Missouri for several years and then started a horse ranch in Apple Valley, California. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Florida.
  Services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria. Burial was in Summum Cemetery in Summum.
  Memorials maybe made to Community Hospice of Galesburg.
Obituary of Jesse A. Smith
Canton Daily Ledger, February 12, 1980
Jesse A. Smith
  Marietta - Jesse A. Smith, 79, formerly of Marietta, died at 1 a.m. today, Feb. 12, 1980, in the Clarytona Manor at Lewistown.
  He was born Jan. 31, 1901, in Fulton County, the son of Fred and Lucie (Beatty) Smith.
  Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Corda Smith of Summum, Mrs. Bessie Welker of Havana and Mrs. Artha Cox of Creve Coeur, and one brother, Loren Smith of Jacksonville.
  Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Shawgo Memorial Home at Astoria. The Rev. Larry Manship will officiate and burial will be in the Summum Cemetery. Friends may call at the memorial home from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
Obituary for Francis L. Snyder
Eagle Publications, September 6, 2001
Francis L. Snyder
  Francis L. Snyder, 91, of Macomb, died at 8:04 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, 2001, at McDonough District Hospital.
  He was born April 4, 1910, in Schuyler County, the son of Joseph LeRoy and Susan Hester Call Snyder. He married Vera Kennedy Oct. 17, 1931, in Oregon; she survives.
  He is also survived by five grandchildren: Danny (CC) Clark, Susan Woosley, Penny Snow, Maxine Nelson and Janet Newquist; 13 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Florence Parkins, in Arizona; and three sisters-in-law, Carol Kennedy, Bernice Snyder and Edna Snyder.
  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Serece JoAnn Nelson; three brothers, Fred, Frank and Joe; and one sister, Fern Lawson.
  During World War II, he worked at the Porcelain Plant in Macomb. He then started his own furniture refinishing and upholstery business, where he worked for 55 years before retiring. His hobbies were fishing and comic books- he was an avid collector. He was a blood donor and a past president of the Macomb Optimist Club. He was a member and Past Master of Macomb Lodge 17 AF & AM, Quincy Consistory, Rushville Commandry, seven times Past Patron of OES 132, Royal Arch Masons, Shrine, Worthy Shepherd of the White Shrine.
  Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2001, at Sargent-Worthington Funeral Home, with the Revs. Mark Myers and Lori Harvey officiating. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Macomb. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice.
Obituary for Vera Lorene Kennedy Snyder
Eagle Publications, February 10, 2004
Vera L. Snyder
  Vera L. Snyder, 90, Macomb, died at 7 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004, at Stormont-Vail Hospital, Topeka, Kan.
  She was born April 17, 1913, in Plymouth, the daughter of James and Florence (Gibbs) Kennedy. She married Francis L. Snyder Oct. 17, 1931, in Oregon. He preceded her in death Aug. 30, 2001.
  In addition to her husband and her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Serece JoAnn Nelson.
  She is survived by five grandchildren, Danny Clark, Susan Woosley, Maxine Nelson, Penny Snow and Janet Newquist; 13 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great grandchildren.
  She was a member and past matron of Macomb Chapter 123 Order of the Eastern Star and a member of the White Shrine.
  Services were held at Sargent-Worthington Funeral Home, with the Rev. Mark Myers officiating. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Macomb.
  Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Obituary of Elizabeth "Betty" P. Dooley Strassburger
Peoria Journal Star, October 8, 1996, Page D6
  Peoria - Elizabeth P. "Betty" Strassburger, 77, of 6804 N. Foxpoint Drive died at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, 1996, at her home.
  Born April 19, 1919, in Peoria to Edward and Mary Scanlon Dooley, she married Orville G. Strassburger on Sept. 11, 1943, in Peoria. He died Nov. 30, 1965, in Peoria. She also was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Mary Lynn, and four sisters.
  Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Glenn (Carol) Roudebush, Mrs. Robert (Susan) LaCroix and Mrs. David (Beth) Patch, all of Peoria, and Mrs. Edwin (Ann) Stucker of Evansville, Ind.; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Stanley (Ann) Steinau of Peoria; one niece; and one nephew.
  She worked at Haddad's Grocery for 15 years. She then was a cook at the Knights of Columbus for 15 years before retiring in 1995.
  She was a member of St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church, where memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday. The Rev. John Verrier will officiate.
  The family will receive friends 30 minutes before services at the church.
  Cremation has been accorded and interment of ashes will be at St. Joseph Cemetery in West Peoria at a later date. Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to St. Jude Midwest Affiliate.
Obituary for Wilma Lucile Teel
Eagle Publications, May 13, 1999
Wilma Lucile Teel
  Wilma Lucile Teel, 81, a former employee in a former Macomb store, died May 6, 1999 at Rushville. She had lived in Industry and was a resident of a Rushville nursing home.
  Teel had lived in the Industry area most of her life. She had been employed 21 years at the Macomb P.N. Hirsh retail store, in the drapery department.
  Services were Monday in the Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home at Macomb. Burial was in the Industry Cemetery. Memorials may be made in her memory to the Wilma Teel Memorial Fund.
Obituary for Donald W. Thompson
Eagle Publications, February 17, 2005
Donald W. Thompson
  Donald W. Thompson, 54, Mt. Sterling, died Monday, Feb. 7, 2005, in Rush Medical Center in Chicago.
  He was born Sept. 24, 1950, in LaHarpe, the son of Gerald and Kathryn (Ferris) Thompson. He married Joyce Neill June 24, 1990, in Mansfield. She survives.
  He is also survived by his mother, Kathryn Ballard, Blandinsville; three sons, Matthew, Mark and Micheal Thompson, Mt. Sterling; three daughters, Melinda Williams, Melissa Fisher and Molly Thompson, all of Champaign; two step sons, Dean Eveland, Pfugerville, Texas and Frank Eveland, Canton; one brother, Larry Thompson, Blandinsville; two sisters, Carolyn Strausbaugh and Janet Shipman, both of Blandinsville; numerous grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
  He was preceded in death by his father and a sister, Judy in infancy.
  He was a truck driver of Clinard Trucking, Mt. Sterling. He attended Blandinsville School. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Mt. Sterling. He enjoyed motorcycles, fishing and spending time with his family.
  Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 11, 2005, at the Hamilton Funeral Home, Augusta, with the Rev. Dan Edwards officiating.
  Burial was at Woodlawn Cemetery, Augusta.
  Memorials may be made to the family.
Obituary for Keith G. Tippey
Eagle Publications, March 8, 2001
Keith G. Tippey
  Keith G. Tippey, 81, of Macomb, died at 7:45 p.m. Friday, March 9, 2001, at Heartland Healthcare Center in Macomb.
  He was born in Fulton County to Clem and Grace Dutton Tippey on May 7, 1919. He married Hazel Leona Kingery on March 15, 1941, in Astoria. She survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, Norman K. (Linda), of Galesburg, and Dennis D. (Nancy), of West Point, Iowa; four grandchildren, Matthew J. Tippey, Roseville, Heather L. Tippey, Galesburg, Stephen M. Tippey, Iowa City, Iowa, and Adam D. Tippey, West Point, Iowa; two step-grandchildren, Stephanie McClery and William McClery; one great-grandson, Richard Tippey; and three brothers, Kenneth W., Reedsport, Ore., Willis, Astoria, and Ralph L., Canton.
  He was preceded in death by his parents.
  He lived in the Astoria and Summum areas for many years before moving to the Macomb area in 1956. He was a farmer for 32 years and worked at NTN Bower for 12 years.
  Graveside services were held March 13, 2001, at the Summum Cemetery in Summum, with the Rev. Collis Trone officiating.
  Memorials may be made to either the Heart Fund or the donor's choice.
Obituary of Willis Tippey
 Peoria Journal Star, Peoria, IL, November 4, 2002, page B5
Willis Tippey
  Willis Tippey, 75, of 1006 E. Broadway, Astoria, died at 3:37 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, 2002, at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
  Born April 12, 1927, in Woodland Twp., to Clem and Grace May Dutton Tippey, he married Eileen Collins on Oct. 26, 1947, in Astoria.  She survives.
  Also surviving are five daughters: Carol Del Santo of Herrin, Mrs. Ron (Mary Jo) Bates of Tucson, AZ, Mrs. George (Reta) Doubet of Astoria, Mrs. Steve (Sandy) Wittig of Astoria; three sons, Allen (and Martha), James (and Debbie) both of Rushville, and David (and Jerri) of Belleville; two brothers, Kenneth (and Connie) of Reedsport, OR. and Ralph (and Lee) of Canton; 20 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother.
  He had been a farmer and an exterior decorator. He also owned and operated Tippey's Concrete Products for 33 years, retiring in 1998. He was a charter member of Astoria Lions Club, International Order of Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodges of Vermont. He was a member of the Astoria Methodist Church where he served on the church board for more than 20 years.
  Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at his church. The Rev. Marian Stone will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Shawgo Memorial Home. Burial will be in Summum Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Astoria Rescue Squad or his church.
Obituary for Melissa Sue Toland
Eagle Publications, April 26, 2001
Melissa Sue Toland
  Melissa Sue Toland, 39, of Mesa, Ariz., died Tuesday, April 10, 2001, in Mesa. She was born Oct. 14, 1961, the daughter of Art and Luan Anderson Toland. She is survived by her parents, of Mesa, and her brother, Steve Toland, of Mesa.
  Cremation rites have been accorded. Graveside memorial services were held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 25, 2001, at the Oakwood Cemetery in Macomb. Marshall Litchfield officiated. The family requested no flowers. Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home in Macomb was in charge of the local arrangements.
Obituary for Alberta Day Toops
Eagle Publications, December 2, 1998
Alberta Toops
  Alberta Toops, 75, of 505 W. First Ave., Monmouth, died at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, November 28, 1998, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
  Born September 6, 1923, in Swan Creek to Albert and Iva Hale Day, she married Weldon "Buck" Toops on June 27, 1942, in Kahoka, Mo. He survives.
  Also surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Ed (Welda) Raes and Mrs. John (Carol) Lybarger, both of Monmouth, Mrs. Ken (Sandy) Denny of East Galesburg and Mrs. Lewis (Mary) Bloesing of Surry, W. Virginia; one son, David of Hazel Green, Alabama; three brothers, Ernest Day of Abingdon, Albert Day Jr. of Watseka and Edward Day of Monmouth; two sisters, Jessie Shook of Waukegan and Marjorie Murphy of Grayslake; 12 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
  Two grandchildren and two brothers preceded her in death.
  She worked for the former Benner Tea Company in Monmouth for many years. She was a member of Little York United Methodist Church.
  Services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Turnbull Funeral Home in Monmouth with Rev. David Hultberg officiating. Burial was in Warren County Memorial Park Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to her church.
Obituary of M. Bernice Burnhart Trotter
Canton Dailey Ledger, Monday, January 3, 2005
M. Bernice Trotter
  Macomb - M. Bernice Trotter, 97, of Macomb, died at 8:25 p.m. Saturday (January 1, 2005) at McDonough District Hospital in Macomb.
  Born July 25, 1907, in McDonough County, the daughter of Charles and Bessie (Herdon) Burnhart, she married Wayne DeLoy Trotter on November 23, 1927.  He died February 24, 1949.
  She was preceded in death by one son, Harlan.
  Survivors include one daughter, Marjilee Wollick of Lewistown; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
  She ran Bt's Beauty Shop in Bushnell, and was a housemother at the Children's Home and at Bradly University, both in Peoria.
  Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. at the Penington Point Cemetery, with Tom Gaston officiating. There will be no visitation. Sargent-Worthington Funeral Home in Macomb is in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials may be made to The Elms Nursing Home or the Pennington Point Cemetery.

Eagle Publications, January 4, 2005
M. Bernice Trotter
  M. Bernice Trotter, 97, Macomb, died Saturday Jan. 1, 2005, at 8:25 p.m. at McDonough District Hospital, Macomb.
  She was born July 25, 1907 in McDonough County, the daughter of Charles and Bessie (Herndon) Burnhart. She married Wayne DeLoy Trotter Nov. 23, 1927. He preceded her in death Feb. 24, 1949.
  She is survived by one daughter, Marjilee Wollick, Lewistown; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Harlan.
  She ran BT's Beauty Shop, Bushnell, and was a housemother at the Children's Home and at Bradley University, both in Peoria. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005 at 2 p.m. at the Pennington Point Cemetery with Tom Gaston officiating. There will be no visitation.
  Memorials may be made to the Elms Nursing Home or the Pennington Point Cemetery.
Obituary for Ivan Lee Vancil
Eagle Publications, November 1, 2001
Ivan Lee Vancil
  Ivan Lee Vancil, 77, of Macomb, died at 1:10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 29, 2001, at McDonough District Hospital.
  He was born July 7, 1924, near Rushville, the son of Eber and Agnes Phillips Vancil. He married Vera Ruth Diseron Dec. 24, 1944, in Rushville. She survives.
  He is also survived by two sons, Cecil (Doris) Vancil, Bushnell, and Paul (Jenny) Vancil, Prairie City; three grandchildren, Amy, Bushnell, Aaron, Lancaster, Pa., and Molly, Prairie City; and a sister, Doris Helmerick, Mt. Sterling. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Mary Lou; and two brothers, Cecil and Maurice.
  Ivan farmed for 35 years; he then worked 15 years at McDonough District Hospital. He attended Schuyler County schools and was a Blue Cross Blue Shield director for many years and a Farm Bureau director. He was on the Schuyler County school board for three years. Ivan was a good neighbor and friend, always read to help in time of need. He was an active member of the Wesley United Methoidist Church in Macomb; he served as a junior high Sunday school teacher for eight years and was a sponsor of two youth groups for 16 years.
  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001, at the Wesley United Methodist Church in Macomb, with the Rev. Mark Myers officiating. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Macomb. Memorials may be made to the Wesley United Methodist Church or to McDonough District Hospital.
  Clugston-Tibbitts Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary for Alberta Lucille Pearson Wetterling
Eagle Publications, February 11, 1999
Alberta Wetterling
  Alberta Lucille Pearson Wetterling, age 82, Stronghurst, passed away Friday, January 29, 1999 in Clearwater, Florida.
  She was born September 27, 1916, in LaHarpe, the daughter of Albert and Lucy Mae McGinnis Pearson.
  She married Wendell E. Wetterling on May 18, 1940. He died April 14, 1980.
  Surviving are two daughters, Jerilyn Powers, Aurora, Ohio, and Jean Audette, Middletown, New York; two sons, J. D. Wetterling, Oldsmar, Florida, and John Wetterling, Stronghurst; three brothers, Edward Blender, Woodhull, Richard Blender, Rushville, and James Blender, Raritan; nine grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.
  She was graduated from Carthage College.
  She was a retired elementary school teacher.
  She was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church, Stronghurst, and was its choir director for many years. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma. She had been a 4-H leader, and a member of the Home Bureau and the Illinois Retired Teachers Association.
  A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday in Bethel Lutheran Church with the Rev. Harrison Kline officiating. The family will receive friends from 4 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Banks & Beals Funeral Home, Stronghurst.
  Burial will be in the Stronghurst Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to Bethel Lutheran Church and to the American Heart Association.
Obituary of Harold F. Whitehead
Canton Daily Ledger, December 1970
Harold F. Whitehead
  Havana - Harold F. Whitehead, 61, of Havana, died at 3:13 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 1970, in Graham Hospital, Canton.
  Born in Easton, Aug. 12, 1909, to Frank and Dollie (Beaty) Whitehead, he married Velma Wendt in Palmyra, MO on Mar. 25, 1939. She survives.
  Also surviving is one brother, Delbert Whitehead of Springfield.
  Mr. Whitehead was a member of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church where funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. John H. Beiderweiden will officiate. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Havana. Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Hurley Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul's Lutheran Church Air Conditioning Fund.
Obituary of Dorma E. Beatty Whitmore
Canton Daily Ledger, August 1983
  Ipava - Dorma E. Whitmore, 55, of Ipava, died at 5:50 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 1983, in the Macomb Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
  Born Sept. 19, 1927, in Ipava, she was the daughter of William H. and Blanche (Curless) Beatty. She married Donald C. Whitmore Nov. 9, 1974, in Lewistown, IL. He survives.
   Also surviving are two brothers, Arthur Beatty of Ipava and Gail Beatty of Canton; two sisters, Mrs. Hazel Taylor of Bartonville and Mrs. Geneva Beaty of Peoria; her stepdaughter Shirley A. Edwards of Canton; her stepson, Robert Whitmore of Alton; eight step grandchildren and two step great-grandchildren. Two brothers and one sister died earlier.
  A retired custodian of the Ipava State Bank and the Fulton County Courthouse, she was a member of the former Ipava Methodist Church. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Ipava with the Rev. Ithel Kenser officiating. Visitation will be one hour before services. Burial will be in the Ipava Cemetery.
Obituary for Ethel "Josephine" Josephine Hayes Workman
Eagle Publications, September 6, 2001
Josephine Workman
  Josephine Workman, 64, Astoria, died at 3:32 p.m. Saturday Sept., 1, 2001, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
  She was born Nov. 16, 1936, in Astoria, to Herbert and Lucy (Schisler) Hayes. She married Dwayne Workman on July 28, 1956, in Hannibal, Mo. He survives.
  She is also survived by three daughters, Connie Robertson, Rushville, Janet (Danny) Haywood, Rushville, Carol (John) Cozad, Lewistown; four grandchildren; and two brothers, Charles (Dorla) Hayes, Industry, and Carl Hayes, Vermont. She was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Gary.
  Mrs. Workman was a homemaker. Services were held Tuesday, Sept., 4, 2001, in Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria, with the Rev. Cliff Parry officiating. Interment was in Summum Cemetery. Shawgo Memorial Home, Astoria, was in charge of arrangements.
  Memorials can be made to the Astoria Rescue Squad.
Obituary for Francis "Tuffy" Eugene Young
Eagle Publications, January 3, 2003
Francis Eugene Young
  Francis Eugene "Tuffy" Young 71, Macomb, died at 9:12 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, 2002, at McDonough District Hospital.
  He was born Oct. 15, 1931, in Good Hope, the son of Emory C. and Carrie Mae (Smith) Young. He married Patricia A. Coker Sept. 4, 1959, at the Methodist Church, Bardolph. She survives.
  He is also survived by one daughter, Kimberly Young, Chicago; one son, Kevin (Kelly) Young, Prairie City; two grandchildren, Gavin and McKenna Young, Prairie City; two sisters, Moneta Mathena, Macomb, and Marlene Louderman, Colchester; two brothers, Dean (Martha) Young, Good Hope, and Jack (Barbara) Young, Macomb; and numerous nieces and nephews; and his faithful friend Rocky. He was preceded in death by one brother, Emory C. Young Jr.
  He was of the Methodist faith. He was a 42-year member of the Macomb Elks Lodge 1009 and a member of the National Rifle Association. He worked at Porcelain Products and NTN Bower in Macomb and Gale Products in Galesburg and the Illinois Department of Transportation for 17 years. He enjoyed fishing with his grandchildren and camping with his friends.
  Services were held Tuesday Dec. 31, 2002, at the Wesley United Methodist Church, Macomb. Burial was in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, Macomb.
  Memorials may be made to the McDonough County Health Department or the Macomb Elks Crippled Children's Fund.
  Sargent-Worthington Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Obituary of Josephine Young Young
Rushville Times, August 30, 1956
Mrs. Josephine Young, 86, Dies In Iowa Friday
  Mrs. Josephine Young, 86, died Friday morning in Burlington, Iowa, where she had been a patient for several months.
  Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, August 26, at the Voorhees Memorial home, the Rev. Leon DeForest officiating.  Burial was in the Rushville cemetery.
  Mrs. Josephine Young, daughter of Alexander and Louisa Ryan Young, was born in Rushville on December 20, 1869 and passed away at the North Hill Nursing Home in Burlington, Iowa, on August 24, 1956, after a lingering illness.
  She was married to John A. Young of Rushville, who died November 7, 1947.  She was a member of the Rushville Presbyterian church and the Eastern Star.  Since 1953 she has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Harold Webster of Burlington, Iowa, who survives along with a son, Ralph Young of Rockford, five grandsons and four great grandchildren.
  Mrs. Young came from a family of 12 children; two died in infancy; 10 lived to maturity but only three of them survive her, they are: Mrs. Martha Sargent and George H. Young of Rushville and Mrs. Mary Wheelhouse of Owensville, Indiana.
Obituary for Robert W. Young
Eagle Publications, July 26, 2001
Robert W. Young
  Robert W. Young, 89, 12018 West Farmington Rd., Hanna City, passed away at 7:25 p.m. Friday, July 20, 2001 at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria. He died of natural causes.
  He was born May 29, 1912 in Augusta, the son of William and Grace (Root) Young. He married Lola Berry, October 8, 1932 at Palmyra, Mo. She preceded him in death.
  Survivors are: two grandsons; David (Terryann) Howard of Farmington, Ill. and Danny (Michele) Howard of Huston, Texas. Son-in-law, Robert Lee Howard, Huston, Texas. Two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
  He was preceded in death by his parents, spouse, one daughter, Norma Jean Howard, four brothers and five sisters.
  He was an underground coal miner for 10 years, worked for the CCC building roads, Augusta Foundry, last worked Peoria Brass Foundry. During his foundry years, he was also a commissioned scout for the St. Louis Cardinals. He was a member of the Augusta United Methodist Church, Ill. Wildlife Federation and also being accepted into the Federation Hall of Fame in September 1999. He was a lifetime Moose Member, Lifetime member of the Hanna City Sportsmans Club and worked their as head of the Kitchen up until March 2001 and was a member since 1960.
  Services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 24 at Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington, Ill. with the Rev Joe Richard officiating. Visitations were held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, July 23. He was buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Augusta, Ill.
  Memorials may be made to the Hanna City Rescue Squad.
Obituary for Ronald Dean Young I
Eagle Publications, June 17, 2003
Ronald Dean Young
  Ronald Dean Young, 70, Good Hope, died at 11:25 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2003, at The Elms Nursing Home, Macomb.
  He was born Oct. 26, 1932, in Good Hope, the son of Emory C. and Carrie Mae (Smith) Young. He married Martha Lewis Aug. 14, 1950. She survives.
  Also surviving are two sons, Steven (Jody) Young and Ronald Young Jr., both of Macomb; one daughter, Catherine (Mike) Murphy, Macomb; three grandchildren, Sarah, Rachel and Patrick Murphy; one brother, Jack (Barbara) Young, Macomb; two sisters, Moneta Mathena, Macomb and Marlene Louderman, Colchester.
  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Emory Young, Jr. and Francis Eugene "Tuffy" Young.
  He was a member of the Good Hope United Methodist Church, Macomb Elks Lodge 1009. He formerly worked at Brown Motors, Macomb, was a farmer and an agent/jobber for Standard Oil Company. He owned Young Oil Company, Good Hope, until 1996.
  Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2003 at Sargent-Worthington Funeral Home with the Rev. Stephen King and Rev. Algie Peterson officiating. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in the Good Hope Cemetery.
  Memorials may be made to The Elms Nursing Home, Elks Crippled Children's Fund or the Good Hope Fire Department.


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